Kids Filled 10-Ft Deep Valve Access Pipe With Dirt: Shop Vac Fix

Clearing a 10-Ft Deep Valve Access Pipe Packed With Sand

Main shutoff 8-10 ft down, accessed via 3" PVC pipe. Twins filled it with dry sand. Need to clear without digging 10 ft.

Shop Vac Method

1. Get a shop vac.
2. Attach 1" PVC pipe (10 ft) to vac hose with cardboard/tape adapter.
3. Use a 10-ft metal/wood rod to break up compacted sand.
4. Vacuum out debris.

Caution

Don't damage the valve at bottom. Work slowly. If sand is wet/compacted, may need water jet—but vac first.